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<center><b><i><font color="#990000"><font size=+2>Understanding the Distinction
between Jihaad,</font></font></i></B>
<br><b><i><font color="#990000"><font size=+2>and Acts of Violence</font></font></i></B></center>

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<td>The honoured <i>Mujaahideen</i> ought not to forget, that the Jihaad
is an act of <i>Divine Worship</i> and that at the core of every act of
Worship, lies the vital requirements of purity and sincerity of the heart.
Every act of Devotion must be performed for the sole purpose of obtaining
the Approval and Blessings of Allaah <i><font color="#000099">(Ta'aala)</font></i>
and must be totally in accord with the Revered <i>Sharee'ah</i>.&nbsp;
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<p><b><i><font color="#000099"><font size=+1>The Dangers of False Pride,
and&nbsp;</font></font></i></B>
<br><b><i><font color="#000099"><font size=+1>an Over-Inflated Self-Worth</font></font></i></B></center>

<p>The <i>Mujaahideen's</i> intentions always ought to be to please Allaah
<i><font color="#000099">(Ta'aala)</font></i><u>alone</u>.
Their hearts and souls ought to be free from false pride, arrogance, haughtiness
and insolence, so that their great act of Devotion and Worship remains
protected and acceptable in the Court of Allaah <i><font color="#000099">(Ta'aala)</font></i>.&nbsp;
<p>Anyone who sacrifices his life with the sole intention of becoming famous,
would be the first person to be shoved into the hellfire, therefore the
<i>Mujaahideen</i>
ought not to be haughty and insolent because of their great deeds, and
ought not advertise their deeds without any necessary reasons. The pronouncement
of the events of Jihaad, for the sole purpose of propagation, ought to
be narrated with the minimal mentioning of personal achievements, instead
the greatness of the Jihaad and the help and the Victory of Allaah <i><font color="#000099">(Ta'aala)</font></i>
ought to be <i>prominent</i> in all such propagation.&nbsp;
<p>Once the <i>Mujaahid</i> knows that every achievement and success is
not due to his effort and endeavour, but due to Allaah's Will and the Commandments,
then none of the satanic tricks will penetrate his heart and soul. Regardless
of whether he narrates each and every event and achievement of the Jihaad,
or publishes them. Indeed Allaah <i><font color="#000099">(Ta'aala)</font></i>
will grant to this <i>Mujaah</i>id untold and unimaginable <i>Thawab</i>
for such narration and publication, as they would be a means to bring thousands
of Muslims into the Jihaad.&nbsp;
<p>If the narration of the events of the Jihaad in the above prescribed
manner is not pursued and it is instigated due to an act of false pride
and insolence, then the deeds of the honoured <i>Sahaabah</i> <i><font color="#000099">(radhiallaahu
'anhum)</font></i> and the <i>Salaf us-Saaliheen</i> would have never reached
us.&nbsp;
<p>On the other hand if any thought of self-importance penetrates into
any <i>Mujaahid's</i> heart and soul and he considers himself as an indispensable
old hand and an extremely valuable and experienced <i>Mujaahid</i> and
he believes that all the achievements are due to his personal effort and
endeavour and demands certain rights, then the situation becomes <i>threatening</i>,
which needs to be reformed urgently. Therefore, the <i>Mujaahideen</i>
ought to check [themselves] thoroughly and correct their intentions before
any public statements and publications are made.&nbsp;
<p>One other important point to be remembered is, that holding and carrying
the weapons is a great Blessing, thus <i>Shaytaan</i> tries his utmost
to tempt the armed <i>Mujaahid</i> to abuse this Blessing, by prompting
the wrongful usage of his weapons, in order to cause ill-feelings against
the Jihaad and the <i>Mujaahideen</i>. Therefore, those fortunate <i>Mujaahideen</i>
who are armed, should understand very clearly and precisely that the usage
of these weapons are governed by the Revered <i>Sharee'ah</i> and if the
usage of these weapons are carried out in accordance with the Revered <i>Sharee'ah</i>
then only it would be called Jihaad and they will reap the <i>Thawab</i>
for this great act of Worship and Devotion.&nbsp;
<p>But if he uses his weapons [in a manner] contrary to the Revered <i>Sharee'ah</i>
and in the wake of some temporary emotional outbursts, then this will not
be Jihaad, but it will be an act of violence, and Allaah <i><font color="#000099">(Ta'aala)</font></i>
detests those who spread chaos and violence on the earth.&nbsp;
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<p><b><i><font color="#000099"><font size=+1>Concerning the Unwise, the
Insincere, and the&nbsp;</font></font></i></B>
<br><b><i><font color="#000099"><font size=+1>Inexperienced and Brash amongst
our Youth</font></font></i></B></center>

<p>Some people who are shallow minded and who possess uncontrolled emotions;
are propelled by <i>Shaytaan</i>, to act irresponsibly, and the satanic
influences instigate negative feelings in them against the organised Movement
of the <i>Mujaahideen</i> and their policies, which are based upon the
Revered <i>Sharee'ah</i>. These people start complaining that, '<i><font color="#000099">...nothing